Women and water - WASH programmes

Around the world, women are coming together to address their own needs for water and sanitation. Their strength transforms communities.

They support one another, share responsibility.

These efforts make an impact, taking us one step closer to ending the global water crisis and women and their communities reap the benefits:

Education Increased girls’ school attendance, level of education and literacy rates, as they no longer need to miss school to secure water for their families and have adequate and separate sanitation facilities.

Health Improved health for women and girls.Reduced child and maternal mortality as a result of access to safe water, sanitation facilities and improved hygiene during childbirth.Increased dignity and reduced stress for girls and women particularly when symptoms associated with menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth can be managed discreetly.